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Jessica J. - Reviews

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Casanegra (Tennyson Hardwick, Bk 1)
Casanegra (Tennyson Hardwick, Bk 1)
Author: Blair Underwood, Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/16/2009


This was not the best book in my opinion. I read it because of Due, who happens to one of my favorite authors. It started out very slow, but I kept reading because I'm not a big mistery reader, so I expected it initially however it took a while to pick up. The story was ok, but it wasn't very exciting.


Escape
Escape
Author: Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/23/2010


This was a very interesting read. It's amazing to know that people actually live like this and that more individuals haven't left this cult. Baffling how so many could think that some of the these beliefs are of God. The author seems to be a strong minded individual and you end up rooting for her safe escape.


Life Is Not a Fairy Tale
Life Is Not a Fairy Tale
Author: Fantasia
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 5/18/2016


Pretty good read. Very inspiring and enjoyed reading about her experiences. There were some repetitions which made it seem less professional, however, still a decent read.


Madam Foreman: A Rush to Judgment?
Review Date: 5/3/2016


This was somewhat interesting however not well put together. It was sometimes difficult to know which lady was speaking and there was a lot of repetition.


My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
Author: Clarence Thomas
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/13/2009
Helpful Score: 1


This was an interesting read. It gives you some perspective of Justice Thomas' childhood life and adult professional life. Even if you don't share all of his political views it sheds light on some of his beliefs. However, there were instances where he made some statements without explanation and contradicted himself sometimes. This gave the feeling that he was not always honest, but this is an autobiography so, of course you're not going to find any unflattering content about himself since he wrote it. Therefore, I take what he states for what it is, his views. Most of the book was interesting, but near the end, it was almost all about his professional life which got a little boring, but overall an alright read.


Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/23/2010


This was a very dull book. The concept was a good idea, but didn't translate into a very interesting read.


Of Blood and Sorrow (Tamara Hayle, Bk 8)
Of Blood and Sorrow (Tamara Hayle, Bk 8)
Author: Valerie Wilson Wesley
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 3/23/2010


Not a big mystery reader, however, the author kept you interested and guessing. A positive is that I wasn't sure until the very end when the guilty person was revealed.


Something On the Side
Something On the Side
Author: Carl Weber
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 16
Review Date: 9/1/2009


This was a great read. It kept my attention and had lots of surprises. Although I figured out all but one before it happened, but I still enjoyed it.


Two Weeks Until the Rest of My Life
Two Weeks Until the Rest of My Life
Author: Harold T. Fisher
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 9/1/2010


Kept my attention and was a very well written easy read.


Who Does She Think She Is? : A Novel
Who Does She Think She Is? : A Novel
Author: Benilde Little
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/4/2010


This was an easy read, however, because I like a bit more action in books I read and because of the grammatical errors, I only give it 2.5 stars. There were some things that were just thrown in there possibly as an attempt to add some excitement, but just left you hanging. It fell flat for me.


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